Should children get punished if they tell lies? Why?

Question

There are times that children will commit mistakes. Some parents have ways to discipline them. It can be a way of giving punishments. Others may think that is a harsh way to discipline them. How can we deal with this kind of situation?

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Answer 1

Yes. If kids did mistakes, we should punish them. It's not harsh way. It's just to discipline them. 

Try different punishments like Neel down, running, Eating bitter gourd juice, etc. It makes them healthy and at that time punishment.

Comments

It seems you had given good ways to give punishment for them. I do believe that we do not need to hurt them just they committed mistakes.

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Yes, we do not intent to punish them or hurt them because of it. All we want is to let them know that it's a bad habit to do.

Answer 2

No, research shows that when you threaten kids with punishment for lying, they are less likely to tell the truth. If he attempted a lie, praise for being honest with you and acknowledge that telling the truth must have been difficult for him.Give your child consequences, rather than punishment.

Comments

It is the best way to do it. We need to encourage to talk about what he or she made of mistake. It will result in a traumatic experience if we scold them without knowing the real reasons for the wrongdoings.

Answer 3

Childrens are to be punished for telling lies. Even the Holy Bible said we should train up the child in the way he should go so that he/she won't depart from it. So if their lies are condoned now then dey will do worse in the future like stealing or robbery.

Comments

Can I have a follow-up question? What kind of punishment? I am sure it is not like using corporal punishment. If it happens, then we might violate the children's rights. As far as I know, there are some countries do this.

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Yes. Parents should taught children good thoughts. When they commit mistake punishment shall be given but not in harsh way. 

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I like your answer very much its useful for everyone thanks for you give your opinion thanks a lot

Answer 4

 No children shouldn't  be punished if they tell a lie because they are still immature and they don't know what is wrong and what is right and therfore it our duty as parents to advice and show them the right direction to follow and they will definitely change their bad way to good way.

Comments

I agree. They are still young to know what is right or wrong. Perhaps parents need to be patient enough to guide them. Being a parent is a tough job.

Answer 5

Yes.Children should be punished for their lies.It will create the environment that they will have in their mind to be punished,if they lie.They should not be spared for this.Everyone should punish them for the benefit of their life.Our upcoming generation will have the skills.

Comments

I agree. We can give some punishments, but I am not into corporal punishment. It will definitely violate the child's rights. What do you think?

Answer 6

Children should be corrected and this could take different forms, but the objective is to let them understand the truth. Punishment could be depriving them of some benefits not the type of hurtful punishment that is inflicted to the body that causes so much pain, no. 

Comments

During the old days. most kiddies tell lies because they are afraid of being scolded. That's the problem for some parents. They did not hear them first befire giving a punishment.

Answer 7

Children should be punished for telling lies. If you don't, they will grow up wrong, always lying and being dishonest. It's better to start while they are still young.

Comments

I agree. They need to be punished if committing bad behaviors. It is also best to talk with them then giving corporal punishment is not a good idea.

Answer 8

As much as we might like to think that our children will always tell the truth, the reality is that lying is something most children experiment with at one point or another. Parents should keep in mind that telling lies is a natural part of child development and that in most cases, children outgrow this behavior.1

Why Kids Lie

When addressing this common problem, parents should consider a child's age, the circumstances and reasons for the lie, and how frequently he engages in this behavior. For example, many younger children -- usually younger than age 6—cannot yet make a clear distinction between fantasy and reality, and their "lie" may actually just be an expression of their imagination. That said, a child as young as age 4 is perfectly capable of deliberately telling a lie to avoid getting into trouble or get something he wants.1 Some common causes of lying in school-age children 

Comments

I am sure that most of us had been in that position before. It is inevitable that kids will lie and they are scared to be scolded. Adults should be keen on this matter and try to talk to them calmly. It is a matter of being open to each other and give advice to them. For toddlers, it will be a challenge. The only reaction that they can give is being in tantrum episode.

Answer 9

Lying is often seen as a negative action that deserves a punishment. In fact, children lie on a regular basis, don't punish a child it can lead to more serious lies. Just encourage children to tell the truth by valuing honesty.

Answer 10

yes if they do mistake we should punish them just to make them trustworthy and make discipline in them as telling a lie is not a good deed

Answer 11

It is possible as long as they are punished like a corporal punishment being done in the past. Perhaps a heart-to-heart talk is best not traumatize them.

Answer 12

Yes, lies are still lies whether it's for their safety or not. As adults we're trying to teach them valuable lessons and telling lies is not one of it. Although they justify themselves for what they do, we should still let them know the importance of telling the truth.

Answer 13

If children tell lies, we should correct them in love and also try to be a role model for them.

Let's try to be a good example to them by living the life we preach to them.

Answer 14

Once a child has done a mistake unknowingly should be counselled,guided well and shown the better way but those who do mistakes because of rudeness should be punished.

Answer 15

There are two types of lies that children will commit: simple and complex. Simple lies are less serious and happen when someone is simply talking to someone and not hiding something. Complex lies are more serious and often involve hiding something from someone. They can also be with someone who is not actually doing something that they are hiding. How can we deal with this kind of situation?

We can try to understand what is happening and try to guide the child in the way that we think is best for them. Some parents may want to scold their children and tell them to stop talking back to them in future. Others may want to be supportive and help the child and provide round-the-clock support. It is important to have different opinions in this situation to have something that is different from what has happened before. We as parents need to be able to work with our children and not just condemning them immediately.

Answer 16

There are two types of lying that can be punished. The first is lying that is caught by the other person. The other is lying that is told to someone else. The first person will be punished because it is a crime. The second type of lying is called tellers who tell a lie for fun, or for the fun of it. They are not punished.

Answer 17

It is really important that children should be punished after telling a lie because if they are not punished they will think that it is good to do that.

Answer 18

Discipline is an important aspect of raising children, and addressing lying behavior is crucial for their moral and social development. Appropriate consequences for lying can help children understand the importance of truthfulness, accountability, and trustworthiness. It teaches them about integrity, the consequences of their actions, and helps cultivate honesty as a fundamental value. However, the approach to discipline should be balanced, emphasizing guidance, understanding, and teaching, rather than solely punitive measures.

Answer 19

Yes children should be punished when they tell lies. If they are not punished they will become constant liers which is not good. Spoil the child and spare the road as the saying goes.